EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 1H 24M
Episode 78
from Beyond the Wild · host Ron Hayes
In this episode, Jason Loftus recounts his experiences at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the bird migration phenomenon and stunning photography opportunities available there. Mark and Ron reflect on their experiences with waterfowl migration, the impact of weather patterns on waterfowl migration, and the beauty of bird gathering locations. Jason discusses the photography and video techniques he used to document the massive gathering of snow geese and sandhill cranes, and he also details the lenses and techniques he used to capture inspiring images of birds in flight.Sound Bites"Every image looks better in print.""Why are we doing this crazy thing?""Instagram is just not that tool.""It's still great content.""DJI drones dominate the market.""High ISO performance is improving.""Mark took 80,252 photos in 10 weeks.""The days are getting longer.""Make it happen if you can.""I loved hearing about Bosque.""It's amazing to witness."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates08:56 The Value of Printed Memories14:53 Reflections on Social Media and Photography20:51 Navigating Instagram's Changing Landscape30:00 Exciting News in Photography Gear36:12 Drones and Their Impact on Photography41:54 High ISO Performance and Photography Techniques48:00 Experiences at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge54:14 Reflections on Migration and Timing56:12 Weather Patterns and Their Impact on Wildlife58:01 The Beauty of Bird Migration01:00:05 Photography Techniques and OpportunitiesLinkswww.bayphoto.comPhoto Books@JamieBWildIG Porcupine videoChiara Talia@ChiaraTalia_BirdsSocial Media Challenges for PhotographersWinners of the Guess Mark’s Musk Ox Trip Image Tally ContestTodd YankauskashightrailphotographyDeborah (YouTube)@BearTalkDeborahThanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.
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In this episode, Jason Loftus recounts his experiences at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the bird migration phenomenon and stunning photography opportunities available there. Mark and Ron reflect on their experiences with waterfowl migration, the impact of weather patterns on waterfowl migration, and the beauty of bird gathering locations. Jason discusses the photography and video techniques he used to document the massive gathering of snow geese and sandhill cranes, and he also details the lenses and techniques he used to capture inspiring images of birds in flight.
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